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The coasts of Patras
By Maria Tsotra
Computer teacher of the
13th General Lyceum of Patras
The Gulf of Patras
• The Gulf of Patras is a branch of the Ionian Sea. On the east, it is closed by the Strait of Rion. On the west, it is bounded by the Cape Araxos.
• Depth 135 meters• The Port of Patras lies to
the southeast and is the only major port on the gulf.
The map
The strait of Rion and the bridge on the east
The beautiful landscape of Patras Gulf
The gulf in the sunset
The main land across Patras
The sea water
• Two major rivers from the land across Patras and two others, smaller, are the most important sources of freshwater to the the Gulf.
• The ecological value of Patras Gulf is high due to the presence of two lagoons, which are wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention
The Fishing
• The overfishing and the change of the bottom of the sea (human constructions, estuaries) have reduced the biodiversity of the sea life.
The Pollution
• the Gulf faces significant pollution problems because of the urban and industrial wastewater received from coastal villages, due to
• malfunction or non-functioning sewage treatment systems,
• phosphate and other fertilizers from the agricultural activities
• and because of the shipping.
The sea life
• There are all the kind of fish that live in the Greek seas, also seaweed, urchins corals,clams,shrimps,octopuses, kalamari,medusas, turtles, dolphins, seals.
Sea shells
A variety of shells and crabs live in our coasts
The beaches on the east coast
The west coast of Patras
Water sports
East coast of Patras-Rion
The ferry transportation
East coast
Sea shores
Small village on the east coast
Fishing boats
Human intervention on the sea shore
The bridge of Rion view from the castle
Thank you all for your attention!!!